Progreso removes 1, 500 illegally dumped tires following resident complaints
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Progreso is addressing the issue of illegally dumped tires following complaints from residents. Collaborating with Hidalgo County Precinct One, city workers focused on cleaning up two large piles on Watts Avenue. Resident Alicia Pina, who has voiced concerns at city council meetings, noted the presence of tires from large trucks. So far, crews have removed 1,500 tires, making a noticeable impact. Progreso City Manager Jorge Peña emphasized the need for community education on the dangers of illegal dumping. Plans are underway to establish a program for residents to properly dispose of tires instead of dumping them.
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